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The Effects of Functional Communication Training on the Emission of Independent Mands and Reduction of Problem Behaviors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Roby, Erin N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1462727736

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2016, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Educational Studies.
Functional communication training (FCT), defined as a differential reinforcement (DR) procedure in which an individual is taught an alternative response that results in the same class of reinforcement identified as maintaining problem behavior, is a special type of DR procedure in which the alternative response is a recognizable form of communication. The current study examined how problem behaviors may be reduced by teaching a functionally equivalent behavior (i.e., communication) that produces the same reinforcement as the problem behavior. A multiple probe across participants design was utilized to examine the effects of functional communication training on the emission of independent manding responses and the reduction of problem behaviors with three elementary age students diagnosed with autism who also have poor interpersonal communication skills. The participants were taught to request for desired items or activities by touching an icon during times when problem behaviors were likely to occur. By learning appropriate communication, it was hypothesized that the occurrence of communication related problem behaviors would decrease. Results confirmed the hypothesis that FCT was able to increase appropriate communication skills while also decreasing unwanted problem behaviors.
Ralph Gardner, III/PhD (Advisor)
Matthew Brock, PhD (Committee Member)
80 p.
Education
function communication training; problem behaviors; autism

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  • Roby, E. N. (2016). The Effects of Functional Communication Training on the Emission of Independent Mands and Reduction of Problem Behaviors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1462727736

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Roby, Erin. The Effects of Functional Communication Training on the Emission of Independent Mands and Reduction of Problem Behaviors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2016. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1462727736.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Roby, Erin. "The Effects of Functional Communication Training on the Emission of Independent Mands and Reduction of Problem Behaviors in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1462727736

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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